Bank On More is giving away a sport utility vehicle (SUV) to celebrate its year-long theme "Live Larger." The SUV will be awarded amid International Credit Union Day celebrations in October. The promotion is designed to last four weeks and drive nonmembers directly to credit union branches. Here's how it works:

Hear from Jeff Rendel, president of Rising Above the Enterprises, about how credit unions can develop strategic thinkers. Jeff is a Missouri-favorite speaker and will host two sessions at the MCUA Convention & Expo in October. Click here to learn more and register.

John F. Kennedy once said the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. It’s good advice that still rings true today – especially for credit union leaders who may be putting off the development of a disaster response and recovery plan.

"Collections is the crossroads of most operational areas within the credit union and the area that is most likely to drive a member into the waiting arms of a consumer protection attorney," says David Reed, 2014 Collections & Bankruptcy facilitator.

A year after the release of a white paper that summarized its initial findings from an analysis of overdraft practices used in nine large banks, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has changed the date for further pre-rule activities on overdraft programs to February 2015, according to its Spring 2014 rulemaking agenda.

The Shared Branch video created by the Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) in late 2013 is making waves nationally. Since debuting the 90-second clip, several other state leagues have asked to link to the MCUA video, which helps consumers understand how to use the Shared Branch Network. The video is currently being used in Vermont, Utah, New Jersey and Pennsylvania - to name a few. MCUA is even working with the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association to have the video translated in Ukrainian.

Did you miss the Bank On More meeting in your city, or would you like your staff to get updated? Sign up for the Bank On More webinar on July 10. Sessions will be offered at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The webinar will cover topics discussed during market visits in June including:

Boost your auto loan volume immediately by partnering with General Motors (GM). All you have to do is enroll or upgrade to the premium level of the Credit Union Member Discount program from GM. More than 500 credit unions have already signed up; claim your spot today.